Reference: Postulate Mechanics (PM)
According to its postulates, the universe is ought to be something wonderful. But, unfortunately, it is not.
The First Noble Truth of Buddhism is the existence of Dukkha, which asserts that life inherently contains unsatisfactoriness, pain, and instability. It is not a pessimistic view, but a realistic observation that birth, aging, sickness, death, and not getting what one wants are inescapable forms of suffering.
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Handling of Suffering
The Second Noble Truth states that the cause of suffering (dukkha) is craving, desire, or thirst. It teaches that suffering arises from internal mental reactions—specifically craving pleasurable sensations, continued existence, or cessation of experience—rather than just external events. Postulate Mechanics agrees with Buddhism that suffering arises from internal mental reactions; but it looks further into the cause of those reactions.
The Third Noble Truth states that the cessation of suffering (dukkha) is possible by eliminating its cause, which is craving (tanha). It asserts that by letting go of attachments, greed, and delusion, one can achieve freedom, peace, and ultimate happiness, known as Nirvana. Postulate Mechanics observes that letting go of attachments, greed, and delusion is the right goal, but it has been difficult to attain, because the actual cause goes deeper.
The Fourth Noble Truth is the “Path to the Cessation of Suffering,” which prescribes a “Middle Way” balancing moderation with mental discipline, offering a guide for ethical living, mindfulness, and wisdom to achieve liberation. Postulate Mechanics observes that this path has been difficult to follow because of misconceptions.
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The Primary Misconception
The primary misconception is not having proper understanding of that, which is suffering, or that, which needs to be liberated. We all think that “I am suffering.” But who or what is this “I”?
This “I” is the individuality. This individuality is identifying itself with the phenomena of the universe made up of postulate and considerations. But, it is not aware of what it is identifying with. It is not even aware that it is identifying.
This brings us to the ultimate enquiry conducted as, “Neti, neti”; that is, “I am not this, I am not that.” By eliminating what I am not, I, ultimately, come to the realization what I am.
It is easy to theorize that I must be pure awareness because I am not what I postulate or consider; but, I must go through the above process to realize that.
As part of this process, I look at something carefully and ask myself, “Am I this _____? What is this _____ anyway? Do I fully understand the nature of this _____?” Only after understanding this _____ fully, can I say with certainty that I am not this thing.
Only then, may be sooner than later, I may come to realize what pure awareness is like !
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